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About

Coniston and Hawkshead ward encompasses a large rural area within the Lake District National Park. It includes the villages of Coniston, situated beside the famous lake, and Hawkshead, known for its historic connections to William Wordsworth. The landscape is dominated by high fells, including the Old Man of Coniston, and extensive woodland.

Economy is closely tied to tourism, farming, and forestry. The area contains significant historical mining sites and the Ruskin Museum, dedicated to the critic John Ruskin who lived locally. It is a hub for outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, and climbing, centred on the lake and surrounding fells.

Area overview

On average Coniston and Hawkshead has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coniston and Hawkshead is £43,734 per year. There are 3 schools in Coniston and Hawkshead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Coniston and Hawkshead is home to around 3,181 people, with a population density of about 15.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coniston and Hawkshead Population
3,181
Population density
15 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.38(-42%)
Other theft
6.92(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-40%)
Public order
4.09(-59%)
Drugs
3.14(-17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,060
96.26%
Other White
62
1.95%
Irish
15
0.47%
Other Asian
7
0.22%
Indian
7
0.22%
Total population: 3,179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,188
42.05%
Level 3 (A level)
444
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
387
13.7%
No qualifications
342
12.11%
Apprenticeship
204
7.22%
Total 16+ residents: 2,825

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
721
48.32%
Owns with a mortgage
240
16.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
15.28%
Other social rented
173
11.6%
Other forms of private rent
75
5.03%
Total households: 1,492

Property prices in Coniston and Hawkshead

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Coniston and Hawkshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,000 up to £2,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coniston and Hawkshead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£632,500
Flats4£437,500
Semi-Detached6£392,500
Terraced7£295,000

10 years median price trend in Coniston and Hawkshead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead.

All postcodes in Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DN

Smithy Brow

LA128JL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218FA

St Andrews Close

LA128LF

Force Forge

LA128EE

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218DE

Ivy Cottages

LA128DB

Bletherbarrow Lane

LA128ED

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218HX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220HP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220PE

Flag Street

LA128HH

Oak Vale

LA128JA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128JY

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AR

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128BH

Finsthwaite Lane

LA218HU

Old Furness Road

LA220NA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220PY

Skinner How Lane

LA127SZ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128DP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128EB

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128LD

Corker Lane

LA220JD

Wayside Cottages

LA220PJ

Barn Field

LA128AT

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128LS

Oak Vale

LA218HD

Mill Dam Cottages

LA220HT

Skelwith Fold Cottages

LA220JP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220QH

The Kennels

LA127PW

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128BN

Finsthwaite Lane

LA218HZ

St Martins Court

LA229NP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128HE

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128HF

Colton Cottages

LA128HL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128LN

Forestry Houses

LA218DZ

Collingwood Close

LA220PN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128JJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218BQ

Sattery Lane

LA218DS

Hellens Court

LA218DX

Yewdale Road

LA128JR

Back Lane

LA220HR

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128EG

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218BY

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218HY

Church Beck Close

LA220LA

Stones Lane

LA220QW

Bragg Field Cottages

LA128HY

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AD

Kirkby Slate Road

LA220JE

High Wray Cottages

LA220JX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220PF

Fountain Street

LA220QN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128BX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220HY

Wykefield Cottages

LA220JS

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220NH

Skinner How Lane

LA128LU

Oak Vale

LA218DG

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA229NR

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA229PF

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AE

Kirkby Slate Road

LA220NP

Hawksgarth

LA128AA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128EU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128HA

Oak Vale

LA218AZ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218EX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220QA

Oak Vale

LA128AU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128DJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DQ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218HF

Bank Terrace

LA220NZ

The Square

LA128JF

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AH

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218BX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220QP

Kings Yard

LA128EQ

Raisthwaite Lane

LA128ET

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218EZ

Vale View

LA220LB

Lakefield Cottages

LA220NR

Flag Street

LA220PR

Skinner How Lane

LA128AR

Woodland Close

LA220JA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220JU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220PD

Vicarage Lane

LA218BZ

Holly How Close

LA218HH

Station Road

LA218HB

Lake View

LA220LU

Cunsey Bridge Cottages

LA220PW

Coniston and Hawkshead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.